As always, the SIA show floor seemed the meeting of the frathouse and the country club as the rather quiet ski end abutted the boisterous snowboard section. The tag line for the show was One Family. One House., but there was definitely more energy — and n
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While Outdoor Retailer Continues to Focus on the Back Side of the Mountain…
Backcounty ski was by far the biggest category at the Backcountry Base Camp at Snowbasin as ski, boot, binding and safety equipment vendors displayed their ever growing product lines. Vendors seemed to be catering to a sport that is growing both up and d
While Outdoor Retailer Continues to Focus on the Back Side of the Mountain…
Backcounty ski was by far the biggest category at the Backcountry Base Camp at Snowbasin as ski, boot, binding and safety equipment vendors displayed their ever growing product lines. Vendors seemed to be catering to a sport that is growing both up and d
SIA: Internet, Snow Push Sales…
A relative abundance of snow pushed snow sports sales up 13% from August to December compared to the same period last year, Snowsports Industries America reported. Close to half of all dollars in reported sales so far this season were spent in December,
Chums-Chisco Merges with Skin-Care Company
Chums-Chisco, a provider of $15 and under accessories to the outdoor specialty retailer, has merged with Beyond Coastal Sun Care. Beyond Coastal founder Shawn Biega will remain an integral part of sales and marketing with Chums-Chisco…
Canada’s Dorel buys Cannondale and Sugoi
Canada's Dorel Industries Ltd. said it acquired Cannondale Bicycle Corporation and Sugoi Performance Apparel in an all cash deal valued at $190 million to $200 million. Cannondale and Sugoi are being purchased from an affiliate of Pegasus Capital Adv
Unifi Halves Fiscal Q2 Loss…
Polyester yarn maker Unifi Inc., whose Repreve recycled polyester has become a major staple of sustainable apparel in the outdoor industry, said it cut its second-quarter losses 57% on a 17% increase in net sales…
Spyder Acquires Cloudveil…
Spyder Active Sports, Inc. has acquired Cloudveil Mountain Works, Inc. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Under the agreement, Cloudveil will remain a separate brand entity and operate as a wholly owned, independent division of Spyder Active Sports. Cl
Patagonia Wins ‘Eco Brand of the Year’
Patagonia, Inc. on January 29th was awarded “EcoBrand of the Year” at the Volvo EcoDesign forum in Munich, Germany, during the ISPO trade show. The award represents the recognition of the outdoor industry for Patagonia's efforts and initiatives to lo
L.L. Bean Seeks New Ad Agency
L.L. Bean has placed creative duties on its $40 million advertising account into review, according to adage.com. L.L. Bean currently does not have a creative agency of record and has been farming out work to agencies on a project basis. Its media agency
Timberland Names New Agency
Timberland has selected London-based independent Leagas Delaney to replace Havas' Arnold, Boston, as its global creative agency. Timberland in a statement said it plans to increase its ad spending behind the Leagas Delaney campaign, expected to launc
Crocs, Inc. Launches Recycled Footwear Program
Crocs, Inc. officially launched SolesUnited(SM), a first-of-its-kind recycled footwear donation program. With support from a network of shipping and charity partners like Brothers Brother Foundation and Feed The Children, Crocs set a goal of donating two
Sport-Haley Shares Transfer to Nasdaq Capital Market
Sport-Haley, Inc. reported that it received a letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., dated January 31, notifying the company that Nasdaq's staff approved its application to transfer its securities to The Nasdaq Capital Market. Nasdaq further advi
Weyco Group to Introduce Duckie Brown Shoes
Weyco Group Inc. will introduce a co-branded collection of men's shoes with uber-trendy men's apparel designer Duckie Brown…
Staffaroni Resigns from Heelys
Heelys, Inc. said its board has accepted the resignation of Michael G. Staffaroni, Heelys’ CEO since 2001, effective Friday. Ralph T. Parks, former president and CEO of FootAction USA, will serve as interim CEO. Parks was named to Heelys’ board of directo
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